Burnaby’s New French Flavour: Mon Paris Pâtisserie

by Catherine Dunwoody

Burnaby’s constantly evolving Metrotown just got a little French and we couldn’t be more excited. Paris-trained Chef Elena Krasnova opened her first standalone shop, “Mon Paris Pâtisserie” and that means delicious pastries, café au lait, and much more.

Goodies in the front window | Image courtesy of Mon Paris Pâtisserie

The 1000 square foot space has a pretty modern, bright Parisian vibe with an open-concept kitchen, and intimate bistro-style seating (plus a patio space will open this spring). Republica Coffee Roasters is the café of choice, plus specialty teas, traditional French pastries, and Cacao Barry chocolate confections are served.

Chef Krasnova trained at the famed Ferrandie Ecole de Gastronomie in Paris, and uses only the best local and international ingredients to create classic French desserts like the ‘Opera’ (intense coffee flavours melded with moist dark chocolate mousse), macarons, plus wedding and special occasion cakes.

Chef Elena Krasnova at work | Image courtesy of Mon Paris Pâtisserie

Feeling like trying your own hand at French deliciousness? We say oui! And with pastry and chocolate making classes scheduled on a regular basis, we suggest you sign up on the website, where a calendar of events is posted.